Walnut Ridge (Rutherford County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Walnut Ridge ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Walnut Ridge. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown (Singer, entertainer)
- He was born in Sparkman (AR) on April 1, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Franklin (TN) on June 11, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Sparkman is located in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Miley Cyrus (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
- She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
Charlie Daniels (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
- He was born in Wilmington (NC) on October 28, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on July 6, 2020 (a Monday).
- Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northeast of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Daniels<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens
Emily Tennessee Donelson (Niece of Rachel Donelson - she acted as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
- She was born in Donelson (TN) on June 1, 1807 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 19, 1836 (a Monday).
- Donelson is located in Davidson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 29.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Tennessee Donelson<1>
Cornelia Clark Fort (Aviation pioneer)
- She was born in East Nashville (TN) on February 5, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Merkel (TX) on March 21, 1943 (a Sunday).
- East Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- Merkel is located in Taylor County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 24.
- She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northwest of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Jimmy Arthur Griffin (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on August 10, 1943 (a Tuesday) and died in Franklin (TN) on January 11, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Arthur Griffin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Memorial Park Cemetery
Tom T. Hall (Songwriter, singer, author)
- Full name: Thomas T. Hall
- He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday).
- Olive Hill is located in Carter County, Kentucky.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom T. Hall<1>
Andrew Jackson (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
- He was born in Waxhaw (NC) on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
- Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina.
- Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Jackson<1>
Sarah Yorke-Jackson (Daughter-in-law of Andrew Jackson - following the illness of Rachel Donelson Jackson, Sarah served as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 16, 1803 (a Saturday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
Millie Kirkham (Singer)
- Born: Mildred Lee Eakes
- She was born in Hermitage (TN) on June 24, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 14, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Millie Kirkham<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Woodlawn Memorial Park
George F. McCorkle (Musician)
- He was born in Chester (SC) on October 11, 1947 (a Saturday) and died in Lebanon (TN) on June 29, 2007 (a Friday).
- Chester is located in Chester County, South Carolina.
- Lebanon is located in Wilson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, which is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George F. McCorkle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Andre Alice Norton (Author)
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on February 17, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Murfreesboro is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Walnut Ridge. Both communities are located in Rutherford County.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Mansfield Cemetery, which is located in Richland County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Alice Norton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mansfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mansfield Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Mansfield Cemetery
Roy Orbison (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
- He was born in Vernon (TX) on April 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Hendersonville (TN) on December 6, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, Texas.
- Hendersonville is located in Sumner County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Orbison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Westwood Memorial Park
Sarah Polk (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
- Born: Sara Childress
- She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 14, 1891 (a Friday).
- Murfreesboro is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Walnut Ridge. Both communities are located in Rutherford County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<1>
Leon Russell (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
- Born: Claude Russell Bridges
- He was born in Lawton (OK) on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday).
- Lawton is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
- Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Russell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Memorial Park Cemetery
John Saxon (Actor, martial artist)
- Born: Carmine Orrico
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 5, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 25, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Murfreesboro is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Walnut Ridge. Both communities are located in Rutherford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Saxon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Lake View Cemetery
Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman (Musician)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Smyrna is located nearby and to the east of Walnut Ridge.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northwest of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Van Haden Stoneman (Musician)
- He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Murfreesboro is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Walnut Ridge. Both communities are located in Rutherford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northwest of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Haden Stoneman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Bobby Thompson (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northeast of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Willow Grove Cemetery
Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: James Riley Turner
- He was born in Antioch (TN) on August 6, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 29, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Antioch is located in Davidson County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth (Singer)
- Born: Mary Ann Ward
- She was born in Birmingham (AL) on July 4, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Madison (TN) on December 19, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Madison is located in Davidson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Walnut Ridge (which is located in Rutherford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Walnut Ridge. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walnut Ridge to Mt. Hope Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.